Housing Inspector

Housing Inspector

Salary

$21.04 - $24.54 Hourly

Location

Community Services - 1616 N. Galloway, Mesquite, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2700036

Department

Housing & Community Services

Division

Housing & Community Services

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

12/3/2026 4:00 PM Central

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $21.04/hr. minimum - $24.54/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

To perform a variety of tasks such as conducting initial move-in, annual occupied and special inspections on single family residences, town houses and apartments to ensure that properties meet federal and local housing quality standards required for eligibility in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and monitor compliance and enforcement with U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) guidelines, state laws, and city codes and ordinances. Incumbents make independent judgments in the field in accordance with departmental policy and must effectively communicate these decisions to others to obtain compliance.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Manager of Housing and CDBG.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Inspects properties for compliance with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) models; ensure physical conditions meets program, state and local requirements; prepare inspection forms for tenant files including rent reasonableness certifications and utility allowance schedules.
• Assesses damages, determines who is responsible for correction, and establishes deadlines for completion of work.
• Meet inspection goals determined by Manager of Housing and CDBG, maintain inspection records and prepare performance reports.
• Completes inspection reports and related documentation, documents efforts to bring properties into compliance and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure that work is completed.
• Provides specialized customer service for large apartment, townhouse, and/or single-family unit landlords who have contracts with the Section 8 program.
• Schedule appointments, send appointment letters for annual inspections, tenant missed appointments, failed items and abatements.
• Ensures all inspections are performed and inputted in a timely manner. Inspect plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical systems and varied other building component systems of residences being considered for participation in the Section 8 program.
• Conduct surveys to determine prevailing rental market rates, certify properties for rent reasonableness. Update and maintain rent reasonableness database.
• Make inquiries of landlords and property managers to solicit interest in program participation.
• Perform quality control checks on inspection database entries as assigned by Manager of Housing and CDBG.
• Demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.
• Perform other various related duties as assigned by Manager of Housing and CDBG.
• Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Manager of Housing and CDBG.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to and resolve Section 8 family and landlord complaints and inquiries regarding property conditions; serve as mediator; provide information and recommend resolutions.
• Maintain files and reports regarding inspection activities and findings.
• Perform assigned initial and annual quality control inspections of Section 8 units.
• Prepare and assist in the presentation of Housing Quality Standards and Healthy Homes trainings at briefings and landlord forums.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of responsible building inspection, property/construction management, project coordination or building maintenance, repair and construction experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid drivers license.

Obtain within 6 months of employment, as a condition of continued employment:

• Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspector Certification
• National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Inspector Certification
• Certification of Visual Assessment Course from HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Full Time Employees:

The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.

The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the Citys self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

For more information about the City of Mesquites employee benefits, please visit: http://www.cityofmesquite.com/hrbenefits

01

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical or Community College attendance
• Technical School completion
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

Indicate the amount of experience you have in building inspection, property/construction management, project coordination or building maintenance, repair and construction.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• More than 4 years experience

03

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently possess a Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspectors Certification or the ability to obtain within six months of employment?

• Yes
• No, but have the ability to obtain within six months of employment.

05

Do you currently possess a National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Inspector Certification or the ability to obtain within six months of employment?

• Yes
• No, but have the ability to obtain within six months of employment.

06

Do you currently possess a Certification of Visual Assessment Course from HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control, or the ability to obtain within six months of employment?

• Yes
• No, but have the ability to obtain within six months of employment.

07

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months

Required Question

Employer City of Mesquite

Address 1515 N Galloway Ave

Mesquite, Texas, 75149

Phone 9722166218

Website http://www.cityofmesquite.com